Mariah Carey Might Be Your New Fruit Loop On “American Idol”

Steven Tyler is officially leaving his spot as “American Idol” kook after just two seasons … and Mariah Carey is in talks to replace him. I couldn’t think of better casting. Well, except Paula Abdul, but we’ve been there, done that. [PopCrush, People]

Usher is seeking a settlement with his ex-wife, Tameka Raymond, in their drawn-out custody battle. The singer reportedly changed his tune this weekend after Tamekea’s son 11-year-old son Kile was injured in a jet ski accident on Friday, leaving the boy brain dead. [PopCrush]

A sexy French drama about sex work called “Maison Close,” set in a brothel during 1871, is headed to the Sky Arts channel. [Telegraph UK]

“The Hangover”‘s Ed Helms is in talks to play Rusty Griswold in a reboot of “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (which I am fairly certain my father made me watch 712 times during my childhood.) [The Hollywood Reporter]

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